what’s the difference between washing blankets in hot water vs warm vs cold?

Question

i always wash my heavy blankets in hot water, because i thought it sanitizes them. when i worked as a care taker, we washed soiled blankets in cold water to get rid of smell. what’s the difference?

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Answer 1

When you say care taker, I’m think you mean like a medical setting.

Cold water is best for bodily fluids. Blood is full of proteins, feces can also have a good amount. Hot water will cook the proteins which can make them stain and be even harder to wash out.